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New Zealand Times, Volume LVII, Issue 2654, 31 October 1895, Page 1

New Zealand JMEail. PUBLISHED TO-DAY, OCTOBER 31. OUR LETTER HOME.—A readable resume of the political and general news of the month. THE LADIES' PAGES contain descriptions of all tbo important society functions of tho week by “Violet” and “lone,” also “Chit Chat,” Latest London Fashions, &c., &c. THE SPORTSMAN.—Turf Gossip by “Te Whiti ” —Anticipations for Caulfield—The Canterbury Carnival, Ac., &c. —Cricket Notes by “ L.B.W.”—Cycling Notes by “ Cyclometer ” —Golf —Bowls, Ac. A NEW FEATURE commenced this week is “Fishing and Fishermen,” edited by “Blue Dun,” Local anglers should not miss this. THE FARMER. Editorial Notes—Tho Manawatu Show Australians and tho Meat Trade —Cheaper Freights—Mangels —Tho Radiator Churn —Pasteurising of Cream —Milk Heating and RipeningAshes as a Fertiliser —In and In Breeding Rotation of Crops Hints on Manures —Tho Potato Moth—Jottings— Stock Sale Reports Full Report of Manawatu Agricultural and Pastoral Show, Ac., Ac. FICTION. Clark Russell’s serial story “ Transported ” —“ Tho Demon Conger ” —“Ghosts of tho Sea ” —“ Awaiting tho Black Cap.” THE SKETCHER.—The Humours of Newspaper Enterpriser SCIENTIFIC.— 1 * On tho Cause of Earthquakes,” by . Professor Logan Lobley, F.G.S. GENERAL READING.—“ Tho Bystander ” gives tho cream of tho best articles in the best magazines. AT THE SIGN OF THE LYRE.—Choice Poetry, selected and original. , WITH PAPER-KNIFE AND PEN.—Short and outspoken reviews of now books and magazines. PLATS AND PLAYERS.—“ Lorgnette’s ” special notes onTho Second Mrs Tan- ’ qucray”and “Robollous Susan” —Now Zealand, Australian and English Theatrical Gossip. ECHOES OF THE WEEK.—“ Scrutator’s ’ * weekly gossip on current topics, THE FANCIER.—KenneI and Poultry Notes. Up to date, useful and interesting. THE STAMP COLLECTOR.—The Origin of Philately—Hints to Collectors, Ac. COUNTRY NEWS.—Special Letters from Hastings, Carterton, Mastortou, Stratford, Pahiatua and tho Makuri (by our travelling correspondent). THE BANK AGREEEMENT AND DEBATE. THE BULLER-McKENZIE AFFAIR.. FULL PARLIAMENTARY RECORD. AND ALL THE NEWS OF THE WEEK. THE MAIL gives a greater variety of reading matter than any other weekly in the Colony. THE “NEW ZEALAND TRADE REVIEW,” published to-day, contains unusually interesting and full information concerning the trade, commerce, productions and industries of tho Colony, under tho following headings:—Bank returns, bank amalgamation, money market, gold, coal, statistics to 30th September of Customs revenue, imports and exports, sheep returns, wool clip, import market, produce market, share. market, reciprocity' treaties, shipping, summary of cargo for London and America, Ac., Ac. For copies apply to 756 S. CARROLL, 42, Lambton quay. NT EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. WELLINGTON SECTION. WAIRARAPA AND EAST COAST AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY’S ANNUAL SH O W AT CARTERTON, THURSDAY, 31st OCTOBER, and FRIDAY, Ist NOVEMBER, 1895. FARES : HOLIDAY EXCURSION TICKETS, available for return up to and including Saturday, 2nd November, 1895, will bo issued from any station to Carterton on Thursday, 31st October, and Friday, Ist November, at the following faros : First-class, 2d per mile (minimum fare, 4s). Second-class, la per mile (minimum fare, 2s), (Mileage counted one way only.) On Friday, Ist November, those tickets will not be issued at any station by the afternoon train from To Aro to Mastorton. Fares from undermentioned stations to Carterton will be charged as follow: Ist 2nd , Class. Class. Eketahuna 5s 4d 2s 8d Mauriceville ... 4s Od 2s Od Greytown... ... ... ... 3s Id 2s Od Featherston ... 3s 8d 2a Od Upper Hutt 7s Od 3s 6d Lower Hutt ... ... ... 9s Od 4s 6d Wellington ... ... ... 10s 4d 5s 2d To Aro 10a 6d 5s 3d Fares from stations not mentioned (except where tbo ordinary return fare is lower than tho minimum holiday excursion faro) will bo issued at same rate. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, FRIDAY, Ist NOVEMBER. The ordinary morning train will run as usual, leaving To Aro at 7.0 a.m., Wellington 7.15 a.m., and arriving at Carterton at 10.58 a.m. Return trains will leave Carterton at 3.44 p.m. and 6 p.m., arriving at To Aro at 7.53 ! p.m. and 9.53 p.m. The ordinary goods trains with passenger carriages attached will not run between Masterton and Cross Crock cither way. The ordinary 6 p.m. train from Mastorton to Eketabuna will not run. Special trains, stopping at any station where required, will run thus : Eketahuna dep,, 12.5 p.m.; Mangamahoo dep., 12.25; mauriceville dcp., 12.37; Masterton dep., 1.20; Carterton arr., 1.46 p.m. Carterton dep., 5.60 p.m.; Masterton dep., 6.25; Mauriceville dep., 7 jlEketahuna arr., 7.40 p.m. BY ORDER. Traffic Manager’s Office, Wellington, 30th October, 1895. 743 WELLINGTON AND MANAWATU RAILWAY COMPANY (Limited). WAINUI STATION. fyiHIS station will be Closed for GOODS ami PASSENGER TRAFFIC after SATURDAY, 2nd November. W. M. HANNAY, Secretary. Wellington, 30th October, 1895. 748 WELLINGTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION’S SEVENTH ANNUAL SHOW. [AND THURSDAY, 13th and 14th NOVEMBER, 1895. ■ ENTRIES CLOSE ON THURSDAY, 7th NOVEMBER. Wood-chopping Contest—First pn’zo «£2, second prize .£1; entrance fee 2s Cd, Special prize-schedule for poultry, fowls, l duckfi, geese, pigeons, Ac. v Sheep, Cattle and Produce will be judged •on 13th November. All Horses and Dogs will be judged on 14tb November. Horses may compete in both Leaping Conrtests, Sections 26 and 27, ' ’ PEDIGREE STOCK SALE, FRIDAY, 15th NOV. > GEO. H. SCALES, 469 Secretary, Wellington. THE ANNUAL SHOW -.-' OP THE : W ArRAEAPA AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL SOCIETY 1 be held on their Grounds, Carterton, on THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, iT OCTOBER AND l&r NOVEMBER. All Entries close with Messrs IV. Sellar and A. Walter, Masterton ; Mr P. H. Wood, Grejtown; Mr W. Bock, Featherston; and the Secretary, at Carterton, on SATURDAY, 19th October, at noon. EDW. W. DORSET, 292 ' Secretary,